ABOUT US

Vanessa Simpson

Tumuaki/Pouroki | Chief Executive/Registrar

Vanessa Simpson is the Board’s Chief Executive/Registrar. She is responsible for Secretariat Leadership and the regulatory functions of the organisation. Vanessa joined the NZ Psychologists Board in October 2022 bringing a background of leadership and governance across the ambulance and health sectors.

Nalini Meyer

Pouroki Tuarua | Deputy Registrar/Legal Counsel

Brian Emery

Kaitohutohu Tikanga-ā-Iwi | Cultural Adviser

No Ngati Maniapoto, Ngati Matakore, Ngati Haua, Ngati Kauwhata. Ko Brian Te Rauroha Emery. He is an independent consultant, auditor and surveyor of health services for Nga Paerewa Health and Disability standards. Previously he was General Manager Support Services for Te Roopu Taurima o Manukau January 2012 to May 2013. Brian was Quality and Risk Manager from 2004 to 2012 for Te Roopu Taurima and Eastern Access Community Health, Melbourne. From 1997 to 2003 he was Manager Maori Mental Health, and Group Manager Maori Health at Counties Manukau DHB. From 1999 to 2005 he was auditor/surveyor/team leader for Quality Health NZ. He has served on several boards for schools, education and training, health services, disabilities, and Maori health.

Zen Williamson

Kaiāwhina Tumu | Executive Assistant

Dr Jane Freeman-Brown

Kaitohutohu Mātai Hinengaro | Psychology Specialist

This role was formally known as “Psychology Advisor”

Dr Justine Croxen

Kaitohutohu Mātai Hinengaro | Psychology Specialist

This role was formally known as “Psychology Advisor”

Gilly Stevenson

Kaituitui Rehita me nga Paerewa | Registration and Standards Coordinator

Jenny Lee

Kaituitui Rehita me nga Paerewa | Registration and Standards Coordinator

Wairemana Williams

Kaituitui Rehita me nga Paerewa | Registration and Standards Coordinator

Joanne Henare

Lived Experience/Whānau/Consumer Advisor